Literacy Rate - Ranking 2001
Year
In 2001, Lithuania (99.65%), Ukraine (99.43%), and Armenia (99.40%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Niger ranked lowest at 14.38%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lithuania | 99.65% | +1.2% |
| 2nd | Ukraine | 99.43% | - |
| 3rd | Armenia | 99.40% | +0.7% |
| 4th | Antigua and Barbuda | 98.95% | - |
| 5th | Albania | 98.71% | - |
| 6th | Italy | 98.42% | +2.0% |
| 7th | Bulgaria | 98.20% | - |
| 8th | Croatia | 98.15% | +1.5% |
| 9th | Argentina | 97.19% | +1.2% |
| 10th | Cyprus | 96.80% | +2.6% |
| 11th | Greece | 95.99% | +3.6% |
| 12th | Brunei Darussalam | 92.67% | +5.5% |
| 13th | Macao SAR, China | 91.30% | +1.0% |
| 14th | Ecuador | 90.98% | +3.0% |
| 15th | Sri Lanka | 90.68% | +4.5% |
| 16th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 86.72% | +8.4% |
| 17th | Bahrain | 86.55% | +3.0% |
| 18th | Namibia | 84.94% | +12.0% |
| 19th | São Tomé and Principe | 84.91% | +15.9% |
| 20th | Honduras | 80.01% | - |
| 21st | Nicaragua | 76.68% | - |
| 22nd | Lao PDR | 68.73% | -1.2% |
| 23rd | Angola | 67.41% | - |
| 24th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 67.17% | - |
| 25th | India | 61.01% | +26.5% |
| 26th | Nepal | 48.61% | +47.4% |
| 27th | Bangladesh | 47.49% | +34.5% |
| 28th | Timor-Leste | 37.60% | - |
| 29th | Niger | 14.38% | - |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2001?▾
Lithuania has the highest literacy rate in 2001 at 99.65%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2001?▾
Niger has the lowest literacy rate in 2001 at 14.38%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
29 countries have literacy rate data for 2001.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Lithuania (99.65%), 2. Ukraine (99.43%), 3. Armenia (99.40%).